Looking into better graphics card

[Adam1234]

Hey so I just bought a new computer and found out the graphics card sucks for gaming can anyone reccomend a decent one? I was thinking about this one here but I'm not sure if it will work in my computer.

Thanks for your help.

 

[bige420]

That video card would work with your pc, but thats a pretty crappy video card. If you tell me the max you want to spend I'll tell you the best you can get.

Edit: wow sry bout that

 

[shadow187]

We'll need to know:

Your PowerSupply
Your Processor
Your Motherboard
Your budget ($)

 

[FallenSniper]

We'll need to know:

Your PowerSupply
Your Processor
Your Motherboard
Your budget ($)

He provided a link to what he bought...

The biggest thing holding you back is your power supply. It's weak so you have to look at a card that doesn't draw much power. Something like the 4650 maybe. Here's an example of one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102829

 

[Adam1234]

Well I don't really want to spend more then 100 bucks because I'm jobless now and ya you get the idea. What would I need to upgrade my power supply to?

 

[bige420]

This is a pretty good deal on a 9800gt, but if your power supply isnt at least 400w its not going to run it.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150323

 

[shadow187]

He provided a link to what he bought...

My school computer had it highlighted as a link (to an advertisement company (UGGH)).

@OP.

If the PSU is above 500W (I DO NOT TRUST PREBUILT PSU'S) and has a single PCI-E connector, go with a Radeon HD4850. If the PSU is not, then you will find the Radeon HD4670 to be an excellent choice.

 

[cory1234]

Honestly for $25 more you can upgrade to the 4870 which is even better than the 9800gtx+
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3341&p=14

4870 $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150441&cm_re=4870-_-14-150-441-_-Product

Your power supply can be upgraded to one of these:

OCZ gamerxstream 600w $30(refurbished, still one year warranty):
http://www.svc.com/ocz600gxssli-b.html

OCZ modxstream 780w $65 (3 year warranty), a bit overkill but still a good deal:
http://www.svc.com/ocz780mxs.html